Hugh Johnson  9.1.1938 – 26.11.2024

Hugh Johnson sadly died in Northampton General Hospital early on Tuesday, November 26, aged 86. He was a larger than life character who had been dogged with ill health in recent years. Hugh joined the Guild in 1951 and was a Daventry Branch committee member for 22 years between 1981 and 2014, branch ringing master 1964-7 and treasurer from 1989 to 1998. Our condolences to his wife Deena and sister Hilary who both ring with us still from time to time.

Hugh last rang (at Daventry) in January 2013 but remained formally as tower captain till March 2014 after over 40 years in post.

Hugh’s coffin will lie in Holy Cross, Daventry overnight Tuesday December 17.  The usual ringing practice will still take place that evening 7 – 9pm.

His funeral will take place on Wednesday December 18, 2024.  There will be ringing open to all from 12.45pm till the funeral starts at 1.30pm. 

A quarter peal in celebration of his life will be attempted after the service.

Geoff Pullin